Andrew S. Effron

Andrew Effron
Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
In office September 30, 2006 – September 30, 2011
Preceded by	Sparky Gierke
Succeeded by	James Baker
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
In office August 1, 1996 – September 30, 2011
Appointed by	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Robert Wiss
Succeeded by	Kevin A. Ohlson
Personal details
Born	(1948-09-18) September 18, 1948 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Barbara Lubotsky Effron
Children	2
Alma mater	Harvard University Judge Advocate General's School

Andrew S. Effron (born September 18, 1948) is the former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF). He took his judicial oath on August 1, 1996, and became chief judge in 2006. His term expired September 30, 2011. He continues to serve as a Senior Judge on the court.

Effron was born in Stamford, Connecticut and grew up in Poughkeepsie, New York. He earned degrees from Harvard College and then from Harvard Law School, and also graduated from The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School. He served as associate general counsel at the Department of Defense, and then served the Senate Armed Services Committee, before being appointed to federal court.

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Legal offices
Preceded by Robert Wiss	Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces 1996–2011	Succeeded by Kevin A. Ohlson
Preceded by Sparky Gierke	Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces 2006–2011	Succeeded by James Baker